Which elderly care homes in Wealden have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Wealden include Abbots Wood Manor Care Home.

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Care Homes for Older People in Wealden Area

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in Wealden

The average costs for older person care homes in Wealden can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

Q: How many older person care homes are there in Wealden?

There are 55 Older Person Care Homes in Wealden, including 17 Nursing Homes & 38 Residential Care Homes.

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Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 2,274 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,374 per week

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Abbots Wood Manor Care Home

116 London Road, Hailsham BN27 3AL

9.949 Reviews

24 1

"Since my wife entered Abbots Manor in May 2024 I have nothing but praise for the whole staff who have made her happy and comfortable. and..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,800 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated as Good in all areas by the CQC (February 2023), and featured in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2022, Abbots Wood Manor offers award-winning residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short... Read more

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Barchester Lydfords Care Home

23 High Street, East Hoathly, Lewes BN8 6DR

9.984 Reviews

37 1

"Dick has come to Lydfords Care Home to give me a break for a couple of weeks. The care has been excellent and he has been happy. He has..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,300 / week36 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Lydfords is located in the centre of the peaceful village of East Hoathly. With views of the South Downs that can be enjoyed from the picturesque gardens. This boutique home is tranquil and relaxing whilst... Read more

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Bernhard Baron Care Home

Eastbourne Road, Polegate BN26 5HB

9.965 Reviews

"I am a service electrcian by trade and I frequently worked in and around Eastbourne. During my working years I had the opportunity to..."Read all 65 reviews

from £974 / week60 Rooms

Providing excellent personalised care for older people is the sole objective at Bernhard Baron Care Home. For over 70 years they have been providing care to singles as well as couples in the cottages... Read more

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Holy Cross Care Home

Lewes Road, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield TN21 0DZ

9.826 Reviews

17 1

"My mother was transferred to Holy Cross from hospital, for end of life care. The administrative staff were extremely helpful in expediting..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,638 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO

Holy Cross Care Home pride themselves on delivering outstanding nursing and residential care, prioritising the enrichment of each of the resident’s daily lives. The purpose-built, 60-bed home sits within... Read more

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Alfriston Court Care Home

Sloe Lane, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5UR

9.899 Reviews

"My wife was admitted for end of life care, and during her 5 weeks residence in a very pleasant double room she received excellent medical..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,450 / week30 Rooms

Stunningly situated on the very edge of picturesque Alfriston where the heart of the village is only a stroll away, this exceptionally spacious Edwardian-style country house commands outstanding views... Read more

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Barchester Hurstwood View

Linum Lane, Off Ashengate Way, Five Ash Down, Uckfield TN22 3FH

9.8126 Reviews

21 1

"My mother has been having respite care for the second time this year,, firstly recovering from pneumonia and now recovering from a..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,999 / week63 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Hurstwood View is located in the village of Five Ashdown near Uckfield and is on the doorstep of the breath-taking Ashdown Forest. They provide expert and person centred 24-hour nursing, residential and... Read more

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Temple Grove

Crowborough Road, Herons Ghyll, Uckfield TN22 4BY

9.8145 Reviews

19 1

"I can't recommend Temple Grove Nursing Home highly enough. They made my client's move as smooth and stress-free as possible, showing..."Read all 145 reviews

from £1,950 / week65 Rooms

Temple Grove is a care home rated Outstanding by the CQC (January 2020) for up to 65 people. Those living at Temple Grove are provided with personalised care plans tailored to individual needs, taking... Read more

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Woodside Hall Nursing Home

Polegate Road, Hailsham BN27 3PQ

9.8110 Reviews

"on behalf of my Mum Pauline, and my family. we cant thank you enough for your support and care ,not only what you gave mum but to us her..."Read all 110 reviews

from £1,450 / week59 Rooms

Woodside Hall Nursing Homes a fantastic independently owned nursing home located between the two small towns of Hailsham and Polegate in East Sussex and only a short drive from coast of Eastbourne. Woodside... Read more

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Heffle Court

Station Road, Heathfield TN21 8DR

9.872 Reviews

12 3

"We were v.kindly met by the manager with an umbrella! A delicious cup of coffee - thank you! Our friend was in good spirits & looked well...."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,625 / week41 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in the charming market town of Heathfield in East Sussex, Heffle Court provides round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate... Read more

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Copper Beech Care Home

Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield TN22 5ST

9.893 Reviews

"Many thanks to all the staff for taking such good care of our Mum Vilna whilst she had a respite stay with you. Everyone was very kind and..."Read all 93 reviews

from £1,400 / week48 Rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Copper Beech is custom-built for a wide range of nursing care and residential needs, these can include post-operative care, convalescence, dementia and palliative care. Respite and long-term care packages... Read more

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Barchester Wadhurst Manor

Station Road, Wadhurst TN5 6RY

9.8134 Reviews

21 1

"Thank you so much to the amazing Mark who works in facilities at Wadhurst Manor. Mark has made such a difference to my Grandfather's life..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,853 / week66 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Wadhurst Manor is a 66 bed purpose-built nursing home in the award winning village of Wadhurst. The home is surrounded by beautiful views of the countryside and established gardens. It was refurbished... Read more

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Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home

Lilac Lane, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5NU

9.847 Reviews

19 1

"I have enjoyed being well looked after by the staff. Ive enjoyed the food and meeting new people :) Lovely room and view, very..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,300 / week70 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex provides residential care, respite care and dementia care. As well as having an area called Memory Lane which provides care for people... Read more

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Heather View

Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AS

9.7149 Reviews

40 3

"Dad has been at Heather View for 9 months. He settled in so smoothly and is very happy. The staff are all wonderful - always caring and..."Read all 149 reviews

from £1,995 / week74 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Heather View in Crowborough offers high-quality care in luxury surroundings. The dedicated team works hard to provide respite and permanent residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. They... Read more

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Bowes House

25 Battle Road, Hailsham BN27 1DU

9.7198 Reviews

41 3

"We as a family have complete peace of mind that our family member is well looked after and cared for in the way we would all want to be..."Read all 198 reviews

from £1,733 / week90 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The skilled team at Bowes House provide permanent and short term nursing, residential and specialist dementia care. They also offer compassionate end of life care. Residents can enjoy newly refurbished... Read more

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Woodlands

Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1UD

9.582 Reviews

19 2

"Woodlands have cared for both my parents for nearly 3 years now and we are very happy with the care they offer. They go above and beyond..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,170 / week40 Rooms

Group/Owner Sussex Housing & Care

Woodlands care home is one of the most homely and friendly around and they welcome people with open arms, like a big family. Their focus is on brighter living, so every day they bring a ray of sunshine... Read more

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The Polegate Care Home

Blackpath, Polegate BN26 5AP

9.5116 Reviews

"My Bother was in this excellent home, for a short time The wonderful Carers and Nurses day and night staff were excellent very caring and..."Read all 116 reviews

from £1,433 / week44 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located in the pleasant market town of Polegate, just on the outskirts of Eastbourne, The Polegate Care Home offers nursing care to older. Recently undergoing a substantial refurbishment, The Polegate... Read more

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High Broom Care Home

High Broom Road, Crowborough TN6 3SL

9.961 Reviews

18 1

"We can't speak highly enough of High Broom. For someone who had always vowed never to move to a care home, my Dad spent his last, fragile..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,400 / week38 Rooms

High Broom Care Home is full of character with bedrooms that vary in shape and size but all are pleasant and well proportioned. All residents have their own room, most are single rooms but some are... Read more

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Coniston Court

Horney Common, Nutley, Uckfield TN22 3EA

8.954 Reviews

37 1

"Delighted with the care Mum gets. She appears comfortable, well looked after and impotently happy The thing that stands out for me most is..."Read all 54 reviews

73 Rooms

Group/Owner Silverlake Care

Welcome to Coniston Court, an elegantly extended Edwardian country house nestled within leafy picturesque grounds in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, near Uckfield, East Sussex. The care home provides... Read more

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Millcroft Carehome

Vines Cross Road, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0HF

9.950 Reviews

"I can't speak highly enough of the care, support and compassion of the staff at Millcroft Carehome. My mother is now happier and more..."Read all 50 reviews

from £900 / week24 Rooms

Group/Owner Millcroft & York Lodge Care Homes Ltd

Millcroft is a residential care home registered by the CQC offering accommodation and personal care for a maximum of 24 older people. The home specialises in providing person-centred care to older... Read more

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East Dean Grange Care Home

Lower Street, East Dean, Eastbourne BN20 0DE

9.860 Reviews

"My mother has been at East Dean since November after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. My brother, sister and I are very impressed with the..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,100 / week30 Rooms

East Dean Grange Care Home is situated in the idyllic village of East Dean, Eastbourne. Close to local beauty spots and set in stunning countryside surroundings, East Dean Grange offers residential care... Read more

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Prideaux Manor

57-59 Victoria Road, Polegate BN26 6BY

9.743 Reviews

"Wonderful home, very happy with staff, care home, food, facilities. Home from home for my husband. Very supportive to me and he is happy..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,100 / week27 Rooms

Prideaux Manor and their team of experienced staff members offer personal care to adults over the age of 65 with dementia. There are 23 well-presented single rooms available, and also 2 double rooms... Read more

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York Lodge

Myrtle Road, Crowborough TN6 1EY

9.727 Reviews

"My mother had gone into York Lodge in December 2025 as emergency respite. She has vascular dementia and my father could no longer cope..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,530 / week22 Rooms

Group/Owner Millcroft & York Lodge Care Homes Ltd

York Lodge is a residential care home for older people. It is situated in the town of Crowborough, close to shops, local hospital and bus services. They aim to provide each resident with a caring and... Read more

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Ersham House Nursing Home

Ersham Road, Hailsham BN27 3PN

9.728 Reviews

"I visited ersham house for my dear friend trev I found the staff really nice and the home it's self was just what he needed for his end of..."Read all 28 reviews

from £900 / week40 Rooms

Ersham House Nursing Home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds within the environs of Halisham in East Sussex. The home features 40 large single, mostly en suite rooms, decorated to a very... Read more

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Filsham Lodge

137-141 South Road, Hailsham BN27 3NN

9.430 Reviews

"Mum has struggled with the seating provided; she's tiny framed and can't reach the floor, slips down and slides to one side as the chairs..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,050 / week56 Rooms

Group/Owner Sovereign Care Ltd

Filsham Lodge, in Hailsham, East Sussex, has been a registered nursing home since 2011. Filsham Lodge provides excellent standards in Dementia care, Nursing care and End of life care. Filsham Lodge... Read more

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Caroline House

7-9 Ersham Road, Hailsham BN27 3LG

9.322 Reviews

"My dad moved in following a fall and unable to go home. He has settled in nicely with some of his own home comforts. The staff are..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,050 / week28 Rooms

Group/Owner Sovereign Care Ltd

Caroline House, in Hailsham, specialises in older people's residential care and also helps those with dementia, using person centred care plans and skilled techniques. All staff are experienced in... Read more

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Dalling House

Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1HA

9.343 Reviews

"My Mum moved into Dalling House in May directly from hospital. Her care since she has been in the home has been exemplary and my Mum has..."Read all 43 reviews

from £900 / week20 Rooms

Dalling House is a relaxed friendly and welcoming care home for the elderly situated in the heart of Crowborough allowing easy access for visiting friends and family. Dalling House is a double-fronted... Read more

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Hailsham House Care Home

New Road, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4EW

9.373 Reviews

15 1

"I would like to express on behalf of my family to the whole of the care team, our appreciation, thanks, and support you all provide my..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,400 / week119 Rooms

Group/Owner Anavo Group

Hailsham House is a warm, friendly and welcoming home where residents are supported to live safely, comfortably and with a strong sense of belonging. The home features 119 tastefully decorated ensuite... Read more

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Quinnell House

77 Quinnell Drive, Hailsham BN27 1QN

8.166 Reviews

"My father received excellent care from the 2.5 years he lived in Quinnell House up to the end of life care. The staff were all very..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,280 / week56 Rooms

Quinnell House is an independent family run home that has family values and person-centred care at its core. The team take an holistic approach to delivering care and incorporate this into their ethos... Read more

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Queensmead

92 Victoria Road, Polegate BN26 6BU

3.175 Reviews

"My dear mum was a resident at Queensmead for approximately 3 weeks. She was extremely happy and settled and all the staff were so kind and..."Read all 75 reviews

21 Rooms

Group/Owner Suffolk Serenity Living Ltd

With its family-centric ethos and welcoming atmosphere, Queensmead is conveniently situated in the village of Polegate, just north of Eastbourne: perfect for local amenities and just five minutes’ walk... Read more

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Marshview

77 Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham BN27 2RB

2 Reviews

"All staff are extremely kind and caring. They always do their best to make my aunt feel at home, catering for all her needs...."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,250 / week23 Rooms

Group/Owner Marshview

Marshview care home provides respite, dementia and residential care for up to 23 older people. Situated in rural Hailsham, Sussex, the home overlooks allotments and playing fields and is seven miles from... Read more

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Older Person Care Home costs in Wealden Area

Average older person care home costs in Wealden Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 31 older person care homes with fees listed in Wealden Area.

Type of Care Provided	Wealden Area	East Sussex	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,366	£1,340	£1,305	£1,310
Residential Dementia Care	£1,384	£1,343	£1,334	£1,339
Nursing Care	£1,708	£1,640	£1,565	£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,726	£1,623	£1,580	£1,571
All Care Types	£1,374	£1,340	£1,316	£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Wealden Area Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 29 care homes with fees listed.

£1,366 per week

1.9% above East Sussex average
4.7% above England average
4.3% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 16 care homes with fees listed.

£1,384 per week

3.1% above East Sussex average
3.7% above England average
3.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.

£1,708 per week

4.1% above East Sussex average
9.1% above England average
10.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 8 care homes with fees listed.

£1,726 per week

6.3% above East Sussex average
9.2% above England average
9.9% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Wealden Area?

There are 55 Older Person Care Homes in Wealden Area, including 17 Nursing Homes & 38 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Wealden Area have the highest Review Score?

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, Barchester Lydfords Care Home & High Broom Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Wealden Area.

Which older person care homes in Wealden Area offer Nursing Care?

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, Holy Cross Care Home & Alfriston Court Care Home are some of the 17 Nursing Homes in Wealden Area.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Wealden Area?

There are 26 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Wealden Area including Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, Barchester Lydfords Care Home & Barchester Hurstwood View.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Wealden Area?

Respite Care is offered by 38 elderly care homes in Wealden Area including Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, Barchester Lydfords Care Home & Bernhard Baron Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Wealden Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 36 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Wealden Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Wealden Area have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Wealden Area include Abbots Wood Manor Care Home.